You have to ask Sphincter or Communist (irc.enterthegame.com #fragapalooza is the quickest way.) You might need someone thats already part of the Fragapalooza Garagelan "group" (one already allowed to sit in the section) to ask for you. Not too sure on that part.
I think the holiday weekend works better than non, i get a 4 day break and thus have time before and after the lan to rest/hang out with friends/appease family so they wont complain. But I think you should go with what the majority wants (not sure what they want). If you do move it I probably wont b...